At my main client site, I share a closet of an office with a colleague who has become quite a good friend and a serious shopping partner in crime. Lately she cannot stop laughing at me and my TOTAL OBSESSION with the "track pant" craze that is sweeping the high street. Track pants in every fabric! Chic and functional! Even as I write I am wearing a cozy terry pair from Old Navy; later I plan... Read more
With the holiday season starting this week with Halloween, let's see what fun and spooky home decor we can put together.... Personally, I'd keep this stuff out year-round, but that's just me.1 / Candle via Williams & Sonoma 2 / Towel via Williams & Sonoma 3 / Hanging Decor / Story North 4 / Candelabra via ZGallerie 5 / Art Print via Society6 6 / Pillow / Society6 7 / Picture Frame via Mod Cloth 8 /... Read more
I've been really bad lately about writing personal posts, relying mostly on my guest bloggers. That said, I know you guys love seeing what is going on at Nest Studio and in my own nest so I'm going to try a little harder. Most recently, we celebrated Bryan's third birthday. I can't believe that little guy is three. He is as obsessed (if not more so) with trains this year as he was last year so I... Read more
I've always wanted to live in two cities, New York and Paris. Like me, I'm sure most of you have dream locations for living and/or travel. Well, there is one way to satisfy those dreams right where you are, and it's through design.This loft-style home with high ceilings could easily be located in New York, and the furnishings are luxuriously Parisian. Delicate legs on the furniture, gold trim... Read more
Whether you're shopping for a new outfit or designing a new home, inspiration can come from anywhere and everywhere! Look around, you could find your favorite new color palette in your next meal.... Aren't figs beautiful? Not to mention this photo styling. 1 / Tulip Chair via Dot & Bo 2 / Tank via Topshop 3 / Satchel via J.Crew 4 / Jeans via Topshop 5 /... Read more
Your work space should inspire you. It's design should be as original and interesting as the work you produce there.This office above is a perfect example. Nothing matches, there's no predictability, yet it works. However, if you look really closely, you can tell the design was thought out and well curated. There's blue in the patchwork rug that relates to the art and some reds/pinks that tie in... Read more
I've been finding some really nice bathroom designs lately, like this one from Modern Home Decor. I think the best designs are the simplest because they allow you to feel rejuvenated, calm and collected.I'm excited for Fall and all the cozy bath times ahead...1 / Sisal Bath Scrubber via World Market 2 / Candle via William Sonoma 3 / Sisal Bath Mitt via World Market 4 / Bath Robe via Nordstrom 5 / Soap... Read more
With two children getting bigger and bigger, our high-rise apartment seems to be getting smaller and smaller. Case in point: just this morning I opened the hall closet to pull out laundry detergent, which displaced the Halloween costumes we've hidden on the top shelf. The pink cowgirl hat hit a crystal vase that usually lives on top of the wine rack but for some unknown reason got stashed away,... Read more
Do you want to feel like you're on a vacation in your own living room, but don't want to jeopardize designer style? Then this living room, designed by Anna Burke, is the perfect inspiration for you to model your space after.There is a nice balance between rustic and refined. The finishes are all over the board, yet they still work. For example, the rough side chairs and smooth finish coffee... Read more
A while back I wrote a post about getting organized. I've managed to get a few projects mostly complete and thought I'd share the most major one - adding some shelves and an extra pantry space in our basement stair. Here is what it looked like before:Originally my plan was to do a bunch of custom built-in cubbies. But after realizing this would involve precise measurements, borrowing of saws and... Read more
If you don't live in Southern California, then let me just tell you this weekend was really HOT. Where I live, in Sherman Oaks, it reached 108! So, as you can image I'm dreaming and wishing for the cool temps of Fall to arrive. I love this long sweater look on top of pleather leggings with some white kicks. So cool, yet so casual. It inspired a little searching for knits... Pretzel Baby Rattle... Read more
Whoever says art doesn't make a difference is lying. Now, it may not always be the first thing selected in a room design, but that doesn't mean it can't.Look at the living room from Smitten Studio for example. Whether the framed art was selected first or last, it pulls the entire space together perfectly. It's a very important element in this design.This space has just the right amount of... Read more